[quote]You paint some vivid word pictures. I got no words right now, but our thoughts and prayers are with you.[/quote] Thanks BFD. Walking in to a chemo room, I swear, they're better dressed while getting poisoned, but my imagination makes it seem a little like what a concentration camp might look like in 2010. Which is a weird visualization in its own way. Did you know Jewish wo
[quote]Tova... when you're 95, living off the book royalties from your diary, you're gonna have a much different prospective on all this. Stay strong girl.[/quote] From your lips .... lol, I plan on staying strong...is there any other way to be? [e digicons]:-"[/e]
I didn't realize there was a blacklist feature, or I'd forgotten. Hmmmm. I wonder which is worse. Using it, or being so luke warm, so mundane, one never need use it. [e digicons]:(O[/e]
Thanks 4-eva! Back at ya.
[quote]There's no need to dread change. Think positive (as much as you can during such a troubling time) and remember all things happen for a reason. Things have a way of turning around in ways that not only are unexpected but can be quite pleasant in the end. Look at this as a time of growth, in more ways than one. [/quote] I don't dread change per say KFC. I dread fighting and losing. lol <span style="font-size:
Thanks Doc. I am just taking excerpts from a private diary I'm keeping...you know, in case I die, I want to write down things for my kids, my husband....but, other things, less emotional everyday cancer things, I will transpose here, because this is my blog and I wanna!! [e digicons]:grin:[/e] It's an indulgence.
I am a writer. I’ve always been a writer. So it is no surprise writing is a balm, in this less than healthy time of life. I am keeping a diary and will blog it occasionally. Why? Because I exist. At least for now. I’m here. And, I am a writer. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Breast Cancer Diar
[quote]It can sometimes confuse things, but no one ever died of too much information.[/quote] True. But I imagine some have died waiting for it [e digicons]o_O[/e]
[quote]If you have six weeks, then make use of the time by getting a second opinion on diagnosis and treatment options. It matters where you go... [/quote] Thanks Anthony. I did get a second opinion. I'm seeing a military cancer team in a military hospital. Let's just say my experience with military health care has been systematically poor over the last two decades. That's just MY experience, I certainly can't speak to anyone el
[quote]it is a terrible feeling - almost as bad as what you are going through.[/quote] Very insightful Doc. I'd say it is WORSE for the family of someone with cancer, than actually having the cancer. At least that's my opinion so far. Watching my aunt the last 5 years on chemo, sick and then the whole dying process.....she's at peace now while we're struggling with her absence. So in a w
One more thing...right now our Insurance won't cover a Pet Scan. Unless there is cause (cancer in the lymphs and symptoms)....so we have to wait and see the staging....and we checked....PET scans run around here between $4500-$6500 cash...so it is not off the table even if the Insurance Co. says "forget about it."
[quote]She also said she had her lump out at first and went to work the next day. Sore but ok. She said having a lump out is nothing. Hers was 5cm. Later she had the breast out with alot of lymph nodes out as well and that was more down time. She was swimming at about a month but she said reconstructive surgery needs more down time she's heard. Recovery period is alot longer normally. [/quote] Good info KFC, thanks. 6 weeks is how long it will ta
I love these pictures! I like country living well enough, but I have to be able to get to civilization fairly easy. Living in Alaska taught me that!
[quote]I hope and pray all is going well.[/quote] The surgery today is postponed until I can get in for an MRI of both breasts (They think there may be something going on in the other one too.) I also have to meet with a genetic counselor and plastic surgeon. It was up to me to postpone the surgery. The surgeon said he could operate today, no problem. <span style="font-siz
[quote]what time is your surgery? [/quote] They couldn't get me an official time slot for an OR on such short notice, so I will be waiting until one opens up....should be between 9 am to 2pm though...surgery will take about 3 hours... They're taking the lump, trying to get a good margin (so all the non-cancerous tissue around the lump)...and several sentinel lymph nodes....(I told the surgeon to go ahead with a mastectomy if the material he has to take is 1/4 or more of my bre
[quote]Today in church they announced one of the ladies had just finished her radiation[/quote] From everything I've read, .....r adiation doesn't generally make you lose your hair., its the chemo. The radiation can make you weak and not feel 100% though. Some people take it better than others. I think a lot has to do with how much radiation exposure you've had in life. The more you have the more severe the symptoms. And some peo
[quote]Uhhh...before the hair falls out?....go on and lift up that shirt, girl! You are HOT !![/quote] Lol, don't hold your breaf! Though I do walk around lifting my shirt up so my husband can see my six pack....he just rolls his eyes. I tell him..."You too can have a six pack like dis, for the price of a little abnormal cell growth!" buwhahahaha.
[quote]We prayed for you last night at prayer meeting. [/quote] Thank you. I really appreciate that D! [quote]You'll have to find out what kind of chemo you're going to have. I know one person who didn't lose hair but as far as I know the rest of my friends did. But they all got their hair back and look just like they did (if not better) on the other side of c
[quote]Watch the video![/quote] I did. Thanks. That was the cutest baby, and I loved the little pocket on his butt. [quote]As for the Oreos, that white center stuff you do realize that it last forever and also the stomach has rough time to breaking down[/quote] That's the only part worth eatin!!
[quote]But for now you may want to stick with the real grapes instead of the real oreos[/quote] I bought some red grapes today Dawn....just in case [e digicons]:P[/e] [quote]That is an asset to JU and to all of us. We are all hoping and praying for the best possible outcome, and appreciate that you can allow us to share in your progress. Your writing style is excellent and always a joy to read.[/quote]</sp
[quote]Heartbreaking to read that headline, Tova. Your courage and sense of humor in the face of this news (that smile!) are at the same time heartwarming. Having been dealt a tough opening hand, may you be blessed with better luck as the cards play out.[/quote] Thanks D. I'm reading, learning a lot as I go. Hope to make some of my own luck. One thing about BC. The information is fairly consistent across the board. Not so o
[quote]One of my other friends who is ok now but is also a breast cancer survivor said she met all the "markers" that are usually associated with breast cancer, having children later in life, being on birth control for a long time, eating lots of grilled blackened food (who doesn't grill?) and I think there was at least one other one she told me. [/quote] Yeah that "marker" list is pretty long now KFC. Strangely, I don't hit very many of them.&nbs
[quote]my sister and a woman with whom i was very close were both discovered to have breast cancer within a few weeks of each other early in 2006. my sister was the luckier of the two (no radiation or chemo necessary) but both are healthy and show no further sign of malignancies. i fervently hope things will work out as well for you.[/quote] Thanks KB. Those stories are always good to hear, or read.... [quote]I am truly sorry to read this. I wish you the best possible ou
[quote]Gosh Tonya, I wish it weren't true. I have faith that you will beat this. Today though? We've done the Komen Race for a Cure for the last few years. I've been making the coporate banners today so I have been randomly searching the web for ideas. I've been deep into the subject. This was not what I was expecting when I popped into JU. This weekend I am walking for you... for a cure.[/quote] That's awesome John, thanks. Honestly I've never re
[quote]Tova, I'll keep you in my prayers. Continue to exercise. [/quote] Thanks, and don't worry about the exercising it's been a lifelong thing except for 4 short years when I literally couldn't drum up the energy (later found out my thyroid was broken). When I went for my EKG today the tech told me that I should try to gain a little weight. Not because I'm underweight or anything. But she said the chemo made her so sick she couldn't eat....so she was thankful she
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